FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 10/11/18 CONTACT: Garin Narain or Janet Smith Hawks Communications (404) 878-3800 THREE-TIME GRAMMY AWARD WINNING ZAC BROWN BAND TO SING NATIONAL ANTHEM AT THE ATLANTA HAWKS 2018 – 19 SEASON HOME OPENER IN THE ALL NEW STATE FARM ARENA Southern Gourmet Eatery Zac Brown’s Social Club Led by Executive Chef Rusty Hamlin Makes Its Game Night Debut ATLANTA – The Atlanta Hawks Basketball Club announced today that multiplatinum, Grammy Award Winning southern rock group, Zac Brown Band will perform the national anthem at the team’s home opener versus the Dallas Mavericks on Oct. 24. The game, presented by State Farm, will be the Hawks’ first at the all new State Farm Arena as it completes a $192.5MM total transformation. The Georgia-based band, whose hits include “Chicken Fried”, “My Old Man” and “Keep Me In Mind”, and who recently wrapped their successful 2018 summer tour, “Down The Rabbit Hole Live”, will take the court just before the start of the game to perform “The Star-Spangled Banner”. It was announced last year that Brown would be bringing his Zac Brown’s Social Club concept to the arena as part of the venue’s massive 18 month renovation. The eatery, which will be accessible to all ticket holders, blends Brown’s passions for food, music, design and hospitality together in this southern style gourmet restaurant - complete with handmade features created in Zac’s very own craftsman workshops, ZB Customs. Chef Rusty Hamlin, who has been cooking alonside Brown for over a decade, serves as the restaurant’s executive chef and partnered with Brown on the menu’s creation. Hamlin is also well known as a finalist on the “Next Food Network Star” competition program and recently gave fans a sneak peak, hard hat tour of the new location. “Having Zac Brown Band perform the national anthem will be an amazing addition to what is sure to be an electric night in the arena,” said Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena CEO, Steve Koonin. “Unveiling the future of Hawks’ basketball in the city’s best sports and live event venue is even more historic with these incredible Atlanta stars to begin the festivi- ties.” Doors open at 5:30pm and the game tips off at 7:00pm. Tickets are available now at www.hawks.com The game will be televised on FOXSports Southeast and ESPN. Fans can also tune in to listen to the game on 92.9 The Game. Check your local listing for channels. # TrueToAtlanta # ATTACHMENT: ZBB_PressRelease_Announce.jpg - Zac Brown Band at Atlanta Hawks Opener Graphic ABOUT THE ATLANTA HAWKS BASKETBALL CLUB With a bold identity and strong new ownership, the Atlanta Hawks Basketball Club and State Farm Arena remain committed to mak- ing Atlantans proud on the court and off. The 2014-15 Southeast Division Champions, the Hawks made the postseason in 10 consec- utive seasons and reached the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in franchise history in 2015. Off the court, the organiza- tion has built a culture of inclusion, diversity and innovation, all with a touch of Southern Hospitality. It continues into the communi- ty where the organization builds bridges through basketball, whether by constructing and refurbishing courts in Atlanta neighbor- hoods, providing scholarships to our basketball camps, or surprising and delighting our fans with unique Atlanta Hawks experiences. Atlanta Hawks Membership, which includes your seat for every home game for the 2018-19 regular season, is on sale now at www.hawks.com/membership or by calling 866-715-1500! For more information on the Hawks, log on to www.hawks.com today or follow us on twitter @ATLHawks. ABOUT STATE FARM ARENA Home to the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks Basketball Club, State Farm Arena opens its doors in October 2018 following the 2nd largest reno- vation in NBA history. Inspired by the fans, State Farm Arena is a next-generation venue focused on experience, service and enter- tainment. With the NBA’s third-largest center-hung scoreboard and an immersive video experience, fan-friendly food pricing and premium restaurant options, Topgolf Swing Suites and celebrity-inspired spaces accessible to every fan, the downtown Atlanta arena stakes its claim as the city’s best sports and live entertainment venue. Consistently ranked among the top 10 concert and event ven- ues in the world by Pollstar, State Farm Arena hosts approximately 170 events and nearly 2 million guests annually. For more infor- mation on State Farm Arena, log on to www.statefarmarena.com today or follow us on Twitter @StateFarmArena. ABOUT ZAC BROWN BAND Zac Brown Band is a multiplatinum, Grammy Award-Winning Southern Rock group lead by front man Zac Brown. Throughout their decade-long career, Zac Brown Band has had five consecutive albums reach the top 10 of the Billboard 200 and four consecutive albums debut at #1 on Billboard's Country Albums chart. To date, the group has won three Grammy Awards including Best New Art- ist in 2010, sold more than 30 million singles, 9 million albums, has achieved 15 #1 radio singles and are the second act to top both the Country and Active Rock formats. Zac Brown Band has headlined 8 North American Tours and currently holds the record for most consecutive sold-out shows at the iconic Fenway Park. Since their debut, Zac Brown Band has developed a reputation with crit- ics and fans alike as one of the most dynamic live performers, marked by strong musicianship that defies genre boundaries. Media Contacts For Zac Brown Band Jonesworks [email protected] # # # .